A collaborative team of researchers from the University of California, Davis, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of Tennessee, and West Virginia University is working on a five-year project funded by the Department of Energy's Office of Science to improve poplar biomass production under stress conditions such as droughts and heat waves. The project, titled 'SyPro Poplar,' aims to develop stress-tolerant poplar trees using an integrated approach that includes omics, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, and genetic engineering. The research focuses on identifying stress-responsive genes and proteins and developing synthetic promoters to control gene expression. The project's progress includes promising proteomics data and the development of novel cell-type specific analysis tools. The ultimate goal is to enable poplar cultivation on marginal lands, potentially benefiting rural communities and the biofuel industry.

Laura Shields and Dirk Singer, communications consultants and members of Democrats Abroad, analyze the tactics of 'Never Trumpers' like The Lincoln Project and Republican Voters Against Trump, who are campaigning against Donald Trump's re-election. They highlight the importance of being ruthless, targeting efforts, focusing on values over policy, and employing message discipline. The authors suggest that progressives could learn from these strategies to avoid political defeats like Brexit and Boris Johnson's election victory. They note that while these groups currently align with progressives against Trump, their ultimate goal is to rebuild the Republican party.

Researchers, including Jeff Karp from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, are developing a new type of surgical staple inspired by porcupine quills. Traditional sutures and staples can damage tissue, but the barbed design of porcupine quills minimizes harm and could lead to less painful, more effective medical staples. The team is working on creating biodegradable staples that mimic the quill's barbs and could dissolve over time, potentially enabling smaller surgical incisions. Human testing of these tools could begin within two to five years.

Researchers, including Jeff Karp of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, are developing a new type of surgical staple inspired by porcupine quills. These staples aim to be less damaging and painful than current metal staples. Porcupine quills have microscopic, backward-facing barbs that make them difficult to remove, a feature that could be beneficial in medical staples. The team is working on creating barbed staples from biodegradable material, which could lead to smaller incisions and dissolve over time without removal. Human testing of these tools could begin within two to five years.

Researchers, led by bioengineer Jeff Karp at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, are developing a new type of surgical staple inspired by porcupine quills. Traditional sutures and staples can damage tissue, but the barbed design of porcupine quills causes minimal damage and could lead to less painful wound closure. The team is working on creating biodegradable staples that mimic the quill's barbs and hold tissue together effectively without the need for removal. Human testing of these tools could begin within two to five years, potentially enabling smaller incisions in surgeries.

Researchers, led by bioengineer Jeff Karp at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, are developing a new type of surgical staple inspired by porcupine quills. These staples aim to be less damaging and painful than current metal staples. Porcupine quills have microscopic, backward-facing barbs that allow for minimal damage upon entry and a strong hold without needing to bend the staple. The team is working on creating biodegradable staples that dissolve over time, potentially enabling smaller incisions in surgeries. Human testing of these tools could begin within two to five years.

Researchers, including Jeff Karp of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, are developing a new type of surgical staple inspired by porcupine quills. Traditional sutures and staples can damage tissue, but the barbed design of porcupine quills causes minimal damage and could lead to less painful, more effective wound healing. The new staples are anticipated to be made from biodegradable material and could enable smaller incisions in surgeries. Human testing of these tools may begin within two to five years.

Researchers, led by bioengineer Jeff Karp at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, are developing a new type of surgical staple inspired by porcupine quills. Traditional sutures and staples can damage tissue, but the barbed design of porcupine quills causes minimal damage and could lead to less painful, more effective medical staples. The team is working on creating biodegradable staples that mimic the quill's barbs and anticipate human testing could begin within two to five years. The research aims to enable smaller incisions in surgeries, benefiting both surgeons and patients.

Researchers, including Jeff Karp from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, are developing a new type of surgical staple inspired by porcupine quills. Traditional sutures and staples can damage tissue, but the barbed design of porcupine quills causes minimal damage and could lead to less painful, more effective wound healing. The new staples would be biodegradable and could facilitate smaller incisions in surgeries. Human testing of these tools could begin within two to five years.

Researchers, including Jeff Karp of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, are developing a new type of surgical staple inspired by porcupine quills. Traditional sutures and staples can damage tissue, but the barbed design of porcupine quills minimizes harm and could lead to less painful, more effective medical staples. These new staples may be made from biodegradable material and could facilitate smaller incisions in surgeries. Human testing is anticipated to begin within two to five years.

Researchers, including Jeff Karp from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, are developing a new type of surgical staple inspired by porcupine quills. Traditional sutures and staples can damage tissue, but the barbed design of porcupine quills minimizes harm and could lead to less painful, more effective medical staples. These new staples might be made from biodegradable material and could facilitate smaller incisions in surgeries. Human testing is anticipated to begin within two to five years.

The article discusses tactics for responding to autocratic 'strong men' leaders like Putin, Orban, Trump, and Bolsonaro, emphasizing the erosion of women's rights. It advises against engaging in culture wars, focusing on concrete issues, understanding the audience, offering hopeful narratives, and personalizing campaign stories. The piece references the success of female candidates in the US midterms and suggests similar strategies for the European elections.

The episode of Raw Politics covers PR battles between MEP Guy Verhofstadt and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, video campaigns by EPP candidates Alexander Stubb and Manfred Weber for the European Commission presidential race, and calls for tighter tech regulations by Justice Commissioner Verra Jourova at the Web Summit. It also touches on 'junk news' in the US midterm elections and French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for a European army.

Oil spill risks have decreased, but new challenges arise, particularly with expected increases in Russian oil shipments through the Bering Strait. Nancy Kinner, a researcher and professor, discussed the unique nature of oil spills, the limited use of dispersants, and the challenges of responding to spills with Eos. She highlighted the dangers of spills in the Arctic and the need for better response infrastructure and technology. The article also touched on the surprising findings about the size of dispersant droplets and their potential health risks to responders.